Discovery of the Americas, 1492-1800 |
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| Author:
| Smith, Tom |
| General Editor:
| Bowman, John S.
Isserman, Maurice |
| Series title: | Discovery and Exploration Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60413-195-6 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Chelsea House |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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In 1492, Christopher Columbus led an expedition sponsored by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain to find the passage to the west to the riches of India. Instead, he discovered the islands of present-day Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. This title tells the stories of explorers whose travels made major contributions to world history.
In 1492, Christopher Columbus led an expedition sponsored by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain to find the passage to the west to the riches of India. Instead, he discovered the islands of present-day Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. This title tells the stories of explorers whose travels made major contributions to world history.